A. Arun v. Chikkanna
Case brief
What is this about?
Claimant appealed against Tribunal award in a motor accident claim for inadequate compensation. Court fixed monthly income at Rs.40,000, recomputed heads of compensation, and enhanced the award from Rs.2,70,391 to Rs.3,44,700 after 10% contributory negligence deduction.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced from Rs.2,70,391 to Rs.3,44,700; insurer directed to deposit within four weeks; no costs.
What the court decided
C.M.A.No.1131 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 13.08.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R. HEMALATHA
C.M.A.No.1131 of 2024
A. Arun ... Appellant
..Vs..
- Chikkanna
- M/s. MAGMA HDI General Insurance Company Limited Having its policy service office at Navin Presidium, 3rd Floor, N.M. Road, New No.17/19, Old No.103, B-Block, 3A, Nelson Manikam Road,
- Chennai 600 029. ...Respondents
PRAYER: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against the Award dated 19.12.2023, passed by the Additional District Judge, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Hosur, in M.C.O.P.No.292 of 2020.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Tribunal should be enhanced given the claimant's actual monthly income and injuries sustained?
Parties & counsel
- appellant
A. Arun
- respondent
Chikkanna
- respondent
M/s. MAGMA HDI General Insurance Company Limited
Coram
Case details
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